Which years were BMW N46 engines made?

BMW built the N46 engines we list from about 2004 to 2012. The N46B20 ran from 2004 to 2012.

They went into chassis E90, E87, E60 and E46. The exact year of a car matters, because BMW sometimes changed the engine version or its parts in the middle of a model's life.

Each listing in our yard names the engine year, so you can match it to the build date of your car.

Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.